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The Thief Lord

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Orphaned brothers Prosper (Bob Goody) and Bo (Jim Carter) escape their wicked aunt and run away to Venice, Italy, the marvelous city that their late mother had always told them about. Living on the street, they fall in with a group of child thieves and their charismatic young leader, Scipio (Carole Boyd). From the gang's hideout in an old movie theater, the brothers embark on a series of adventures throughout the city that lead to long-held secrets and magical treasures.

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Empire Magazine Rated: 2/5 Sep 23, 2006 Full Review Daisy Leigh-Phippard Screen Queens Rewatching The Thief Lord as an adult maybe reveals how its dated since its 2005 release, but the same heartfelt magic of the story rings true, and I cant help but appreciate its message even more. Feb 21, 2022 Full Review Joe Utichi FilmFocus Rated: 2/5 Sep 23, 2006 Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall The kind of entertainingly gonzo storyline that completely disarms us, simply because anything could happen. Rated: 3/5 Sep 23, 2006 Full Review John J. Puccio Movie Metropolis ...too simplistic, too episodic, and too disjointed for this adult to enjoy, but...kids will probably like its intrigue and most of its generally sweet nature. Rated: 5/10 Mar 30, 2006 Full Review David Cornelius eFilmCritic.com The Thief Lord is a magical little story, lovingly and expertly crafted. What an absolute delight. Rated: 4/5 Mar 29, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cody H It’s magical, it is enjoying. Of course it doesn’t meet up to the novel, which is incredible, but it delivers all you need for a little adventure film. Skipio, the thief lord is casted well! And some parts of the film you can see the enthusiasm of detail, like the merry-go-around. Maybe in time a new version could be made, imagine Tim Burton making this film into magical, it would suit the story well. The dialogue in the film might be a bit flat, and it is strange how everyone speaks perfect English in an Italian city. But in general an enjoyable film for the family. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/21/25 Full Review Audience Member Fantastic plotline and a family favorite in my house. It's a fun little adventure with loveable characters and a certain kind of unique charm that isn't found in other movies. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Despite some simplistic dialogue and episodic pacing, The Thief Lord's surprisingly complex plot, decent acting and lovely scenery make this understandably underseen film a suitably magical experience for the kids and, if they're in a jolly mood, the parents too. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member I can't wait to see this movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Such a great movie, I liked it. Highly recommended! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Maybe the book was better than this movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Richard Claus

Director

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Prosper

Jasper Harris

Bo

Carole Boyd

Esther Hartlieb

Bob Goody

Max Hartlieb

Jim Carter

Victor

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Synopsis Orphaned brothers Prosper (Bob Goody) and Bo (Jim Carter) escape their wicked aunt and run away to Venice, Italy, the marvelous city that their late mother had always told them about. Living on the street, they fall in with a group of child thieves and their charismatic young leader, Scipio (Carole Boyd). From the gang's hideout in an old movie theater, the brothers embark on a series of adventures throughout the city that lead to long-held secrets and magical treasures.
Director
Richard Claus
Screenwriter
Richard Claus, Daniel Musgrave
Production Co
Warner Bros., Delux Productions, Comet Film
Rating
PG (Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Mar 14, 2006
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital